Doggie Reminder for the Holidays

Just a quick note while I'm thinking of it. Poinsettias are pretty, but for older pets or those more sensitive, they can be dangerous. From the ASPCA, the short version is:

Poinsettia

Scientific Name:

Euphorbia pulcherrima

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Toxicity:

Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats

Toxic Principles:

Irritant Sap (latex)

Clinical Signs:

Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity.